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J794 RPM

1992 Volvo 240

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,139 mi
Last recorded130,139 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 RPM
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 130,139 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 130,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 129,672 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 127,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,896 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 121,896 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,160 miles

both rear tyres getting low + perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,365 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,711 miles

items removed from drives view

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,053 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 106,021 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,368 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,699 miles

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm

oil residue around steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,536 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll bAr Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mount bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2010 103,536 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll bAr Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mount bushes Perishing

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 102,176 miles

Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Chips In windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,642 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 13 Feb 2008 99,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2007 96,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 94,388 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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J794 RPM is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 142,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J794 RPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J794 RPM registered?

J794 RPM is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 April 1992.

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